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OFFICIALS OF THE MEETING
Equity-One Historic Sandown 7-9 November 2025
Clerk of the Course David Vernall
Deputy Clerk of the Course Michael Herlihy
Assistant Clerks of the Course - Judicial Terry Buxton, Natalie Borg, Terry Wade
Assistant Clerk of the Course - Competitor Liaison: Brian Kays
Chief Marshall Roger Chirnside
Assistant Clerk of the Course - Regularity David Bellenger
Assistant Clerk of Course Andrew Jorgensen
Driving Standards Michael Stillwell
Motorsport Australia Stewards Wayne Richards [Chair],Stuart Allen, Geoff Riddle
Secretary of the Event David Floyd, Jan.Rattray, Kay Herlihy
Entry Secretary Noel Tippett
Judges of Noise & Pit Lane Speed David Vernall, Michael Herlihy, Gary Howard
Compliance Checker
Chief Flag Marshall
Trevor Ross Phil Craig
Chief Paddock Officer Geoff Rasmussen
Chief Recovery Officer Geoff Rowley
Chief Scrutineer Gary Howard
Chief Timekeeper Darren McKemmish
Chief of the Marshalling area
Robin Wood
Starter Ross Neilson
Motorsport Australia Chaplains Mark Bateman & Ian Young
Technical Delegates David Twigg, Dean Bryant, Bob Buck
Recovery - circuit activities PIARC Crew
Recovery - clean up WAP Motorsport
PUBLIC NOTICE
SAFETY
The fencing erected around this circuit is there for your protection. It is forbidden to stand, sit or climb on it.
ENTRIES
The organisers accept entries and drivers nominations in good faith. Every effort is made to adhere to the printed program of competitors, but the promoters cannot accept responsibility for the failure of any driver or car to appear. Although every endeavour is made to avoid inaccuracies in the description of competing cars, the organisers accept no responsibility for any that may occur. The organisers reserve the right to postpone, abandon, or cancel the meeting or any part thereof.
Held under the International sporting code of the FIA and the National Competition Rules of Motorsport Australia Permit No. 825/0911/02.
Race Control
John Beck
Glenn Stevens, John Kelso, Suz Arnott, Nat Daish-Leahy, Commentators Darren Smith,Darren Knight, Emma Dean,Tom Reid, Phil Membrey
Radio room personnel Brian, Caroline & Daniel Petterson
Flag Marshals Victorian Flag Marshalling Team
Fire & Rescue Victorian Fire & Rescue Squad
Paddock Marshalls Renault Car Club of Victoria Inc.
Scrutineering CAMS Scrutiny Panel
Timing Melbourne University Car Club
Medical Race Solutions Motorsport
General Operational Personnel MG Car Club of Victoria - Wayne Rushton & Greg White co-ordinators
Fuel Supplier Racefuels - Mark Tierney & Sean Scott
Circuit Manager Brendan Stuart
Publicity & Promotion
Cheryl Reid
Organising Committee Peter Donald - Chairman, Alan W ilson, Bob Harborow, Grant Campbell, Noel Robson, Richard Williams, Jennie & Rod Hadfield, Cheryl Reid, Eddie Dobbs, Geoff McInnes, Amelia Souter, Brett Florence, Michael Herlihy, David Vernall, Paul Berenger, Andrew Jorgensen, Noel Tippett, David Bellenger
Advertising: Grant Campbell 03 9787 3640, 0419 874 299
Programme layout & design: Terragrafix 03 9787 3640
Printed by: Fish Print 1 Rose Avenue, Croydon, VIC 3136
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MOTOR RACING IS DANGEROUS
You are present at this meeting at your own risk and it is a condition of admission that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the Meeting, including the owners of the vehicles and passengers in the vehicles, are absolved from all liability in respect of personal injury (whether fatal or otherwise) to you or damage to your property however caused. See page 8 for conditions of entry.
MESSAGES
The organisers regret that announcements to assist spectators cannot be made over the public address system except in cases of genuine emergency.
DOGS
In the interest of safety, dogs are not permitted at the course.
historic lap records
Sandown International raceway (short circuit - 3.1km) after track upgrade December 2002. These records are accurate to the best of our knowledge, but we would be pleased to see any evidence to the contrary. Call 0419 874 299
J Racing (pre 1931)
Richard Stanley 1:30.27 1926 Amilcar 8/11/97
K Racing (1931-40)
Graeme Raper 1:29.18 G Reed Spl ‘Monoskate’ 5/11/22
Lb Racing (1941-60)
Nick McDonald 1:25.98 Repco Holden 12/11/23
Lb Sports (1941-60)
Nick Linney 1:25.96 Lister Jaguar 8/11/03
M Racing (1961-65)
Maxwell Lane 1:21.45 Brabham BT11A 8/11/03
M Sports (1961-65)
Max Warwick 1:18.90 McLaren M1A 11/11/07
O Racing (1966-69)
Sean Whelan 1:14.52 Brabham BT30 9/11/14
O Sports (1966-69)
Laurie Bennett 1:14.99 McLaren M1B 27/10/19
Sa Sports & Racing (1941-60)
Peter Jackson 1:27.95 A/Healey 3000 6/11/05
Sb Sports & Racing (1961-69)
Matthew Hansen 1:20.67 Shelby Fastback 26/10/19
Sc Sports & Racing (1970-77)
Paul Blackie 1:19.84 Corvette Stingray 27/10/19
F5000
Tom Tweedie 1:05.76 Chevron B24/28 14/09/13
Q Sports (1970-77)
Daniel Nolan 1:11.79 Nola Chev 11/11/23
Q Racing (1970-77)
Ty Hanger 1:11.90 March Formula Pacific 9/11/03
R Sports & Racing (post 1977)
John Bowe 1:09.69 March 741 11/11/17
Group Fa Historic Formula Ford (pre 1978)
James Crozier 1:21.87 Royale RP21 10/11/12
Group Fb Historic Formula Ford (post 1978)
Jonathon Miles 1:21.07 Reynard 10/11/12
Group Fc Historic Formula Ford (1984-89)
Nicholas McBride 1:20.23 Swift DB1 10/11/24
Historic Touring Cars Nc (1965-72)
Paul Stubber 1:19.31 Chev Camaro 8/11/14
Historic Touring Cars Nb (1958-65)
Bill Trengrove 1:23.27 Ford Mustang 21/7/13
MG
Phillip Chester 1:16.60 MGB GT V8 6/11/21
Group C Touring Cars
Paul Stubber 1:20.70 Torana A9X 9/11/08
Group A Touring Cars
James Vernon 1:15.28 Ford Sierra Cosworth 11/11/18
Formula Vee
Luc Botton 1:36.15 Stanfdast 10/11/24
LAP RECORDS
Images Courtesy Chris Carter
Events will be run in the order on this
Please Note Event Start Times Are Approximate.
Compulsory Driver Briefings and Scan in will be held in the Vintage Room.
Events 2-5: Saturday 8.30am C&A Tribute: Saturday 9.00am
Regularity
8.20am
HistoricCategories
Historic Motor Racing is divided into categories to represent the various eras in Motorsport. This list represents those categories competing at this meeting.
Group Ja
Sports & Racing cars with a competition history prior to the end of 1930
Group Jb
Specials built at any time, using components from the period, prior to the end of 1930
Group Ka
Sports & Racing cars with a competition history between 1931 & 1940
Group Kb
Specials built at any time, using components from the period between 1931 & 1940
Group Sa
Production Sports Cars, without a competition history, manufactured by the end of 1960
Group Sb
Production Sports Cars, without a competition history, generally manufactured 1961 - 1969
Group Sc
Production Sports Cars, without a competition history, generally manufactured 1970 - 1977
Group Lb
Racing & Sports Cars 1941 - 1960
Group M
Racing & Sports Cars 1961 - 1965
Group Nb
Production Touring Cars manufactured before the end of 1964
Group Nc
Production Touring Cars of a type that were raced in Australia before the end of 1972
Group A & Group C
Cars which satisfy the eligibility requirements for Australian Group C Touring cars as promulgated by CAMS from 1973 to 1984 & from 1984 to 1992 inclusive.
Group O
Racing & Sports Cars 1966 - 1969
F5000
Formula 5000 racing cars: Pre 1978
Group Q
Racing, Sports racing cars, Clubman and production sports cars with a competion history 1970 - 1977
Group R
Racing, Sports racing, Sports 1300 and production sports cars with a competion history from 1978 to a variety of cut-off dates for different period classes, generally around the mid - 1980s
Historic Formula Ford
Groups: Fa - pre 1978, Fb - 1978-1983, Fc - 1984-1989
Formula Vee
Group Va 1 Jan 1965 and 31 Dec 1974 Group Vb 1 Jan 1975 and 31 Dec1985.
Regularity
Generally open to cars of the 5th category (Historics) but other vehicles may be permitted subject to agreement by the Event Organisers & CAMS
Competitors
1 MG Michael Trathen MG Midget
1 R Sp Michael Gibson Lola T590
1 Reg Shane Lee Elfin Formula Vee
2 Trib Grahame Sutcliffe Holden Commodore
2 FF Fc Andrew Mcinnes Van Diemen RF89
2 Grp Nc John Alessi Holden HQ Monaro
2 Grp Sb Joseph Di Bartolo Chevrolet Corvette
2 Grp P Dean Tighe Brabham BT36
3 FF Fc Nicholas Mcbride Swift DB1
3 Grp Sc Tom Walstab Porsche 928
4 FV Fb Brenden Sala Malmark Elfin Type 500
4 MG Gary Bulmer MG B
4 R Sp Trevor Ross Royale RP37
5 Trib Max Mckay Holden VK
5 Grp Nb Darren Jones Mustang Coupe
5 FF Fc Grant Walker Swift DB1
5 Grp Nb Darren Jones Mustang Coupe
5 Grp Or Peter Williams Brabham BT21A
5 Reg Alan Tidbury Cooper MK5
6 Trib Cameron Smith Porsche 911 IROC
6 FF Fc Eric Bellamy Van Dieman Piper
6 Grp Nb Chris Finlayson BMC Morris Cooper S
6 Grp Sc Hung Do Datsun 240Z
6 Q Rac Andrew Miedecke March 76B
6 R Rac Andrew Mccarthy Maurer MM82
7 Trib Tas Mourmouras Ford Falcon XE
7 Grp Nb Geoffrey Pike Morris Cooper S
7 Grp Sc Alexander Webster Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7
7 Grp Os Richard Nitschke Elfin 300
7 R Rac David Hardman Hardman JH-1
7 Reg Stewart Webster Porsche 356
8 Grp Sb Terry Lawlor Shelby American GT350
8 FF Fc Luke Warwick Swift FB89
8 Grp Nc David Tessari Holden HQ
8 Grp Sb Terry Lawlor Shelby American GT350
8 HQ Raymond Jardine Holden HQ
8 MG Paul Zsidy MG F
9 Trib Roger Trezise Ford Falcon XB GT
9 Grp Sc Richard East Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0
9 Grp Or Phillip Randall Chevron B14
9 MG Gregory White MG B
9 Reg Robert Lorich Ford Falcon GT XA Coupe
10 HQ Gavin Ross Holden HQ
10 MG Richard Milligan MGB V8 Roadster
11 Trib Travis Kirby Holden Commodore 11 Grp Mr Peter Strauss Brabham BT11
11 R Sp Timothy Macrow Prosport SC91
12 FF Fc Dean Koutsoumidis Van Diemen RF89
12 Grp Nb Richard Hill Morris Cooper S
12 Grp Or Marc Valmorbida Brabham BT23C
14 FV Fa Damian Sykes Rennmax Mk 1
14 HQ Andrew Magilton Holden HQ
14 R Rac Steven W illing March 793
14 Reg Michael Watt Elfin Clubman Type 3
15 Grp Sc Christopher Blanden Alfa Romeo GTV 2000
15 Grp Kb Rachael Brown Morris Minor
15 Grp Ms Timothy Wright Elfin Mallala
15
Ford Falcon XD
Grp Nb Ian Pringle Morris Cooper S
F Jun Abby W ingett Elfin Formula Junior
Grp Os Robert Harborow McLaren M6B
Grp Sb Mark Johnson Porsche 911L
Trib Tabitha Ambrose Ford Falcon XC Hardtop
25 Grp Nc Adrian Moyle Chevrolet Camaro S S 25 Grp Ms Jamie Cole Elfin Mono 26 HQ Andrew Lorgelly Holden HQ 28 Trib Adam Jones Datsun 240K 30 LbR Et (Charlie) Mitchell TS Special Mono Posto 30 Grp Or Norman Falkiner Elfin Mono
31 FF Fb Chris O’Connor Royale RP31
32 Grp Nb Donald Knight Ford Mk1 Cortina GT
32 Grp Nb Donald Knight Ford Mk1 Cortina GT
32 Grp Kb Raymond Sprague Ford Roadster
32 Grp Or Sean Whelan Brabham BT30
33 FF Fc Jack Clifford Reynard 87F
33 MG John Makeham MG Midget
35 FF Fa Warwick Foletta Van Diemen VD77
36 Grp Nb Steven Mckay Morris Cooper S
36 Grp Sb Rohan Hodges Lotus Elan S4 FHC
36 MG Hendrik Zwarteveen MG B
36 Reg Thomas Reid Quest
37 Grp Nc Craig Miles Charger RT E49
38 Grp Nb Max Mckay Morris Cooper S
38 HQ Gavin Ross Holden HQ
39 Grp Sc Scott Farquharson Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
40 Trib Adrian Allisey Holden Commodore
40 Grp Nc Dean Mclaughlan Datsun 1600
40 Grp Sc James Calvert Jones Porsche 911 Carrera
40 MG Keith Ondarchie Triumph Stag -40
41 Grp Nb Jerry Lenstra Ford Mk1 Cortina GT
41 Grp Nb Jerry Lenstra Ford Mk1 Cortina GT
41 LbR Louise Raper So-Cal
42 FF Fc Jarrod Hurst Van Diemen RF88
43 Grp Nb Peter Meuleman Ford Mustang
43 Grp Nb Peter Meuleman Ford Mustang
44 Grp Sb Joe Calleja Chevrolet Corvette
44 MG Alana Ondarchie Triumph Stag
44 Reg Andrew Church MG TC
45 FF Fc Tabitha Ambrose Van Diemen RF86
45 MG Alister Ondarchie Triumph TR7
46 R Rac Rohan Carrig CRD 852
47 LbS Russell Budge Zephsca Ausca
48 Reg Aston Hill Subaru Impreza
49 Trib Ian Ross Ford Falcon XD
49 Grp C Ian Ross Ford Falcon XD
50 LbR David Reid Faux Pas
50 Grp Or Chris Heraud Arbyen WDC1
50 MG Robin Bailey MGB GT V8 BGT V8
51 Trib David Ramsay Ford 1972 XA Falcon
51 R Sp Norris Miles Tiga SC82
53 Trib Phillip Jones Holden Commodore
53 HQ Benjamin Riches Holden HQ
54 Grp Nb Peter Olver Lotus Cortina
54 Grp Nb Peter Olver Lotus Cortina
55 Grp Nc Joe Calleja Ford Mustang
55 FF Fc Matthew Veal Elden Mk8
55 Grp Nc Joe Calleja Ford Mustang
55 MG Simon Elliott MG B
56 Grp Sc John Dalcollo Datsun 240Z
57 Grp Nb Simon Browning Ford Cortina Mk 1
57 Grp Nb Simon Browning Ford Cortina Mk 1
57 LbS Barry Bates Thompson Special
58 Grp Nb Kim Shearn Ford Cortina
58 Grp Sb Christopher Ralph MG B
58 MG Christopher Ralph MG B
61 Grp Na Michael Stupka Citroen 11D
61 Grp Sb John Geist Datsun 2000
61 Grp Ms Luke Harborow ARA Clubman
61 MG Murray Stephenson MG ZS180
63 Trib Peter Mason Ford Escort Coupe
63 Grp Nb Michael George Lotus Cortina
63 Grp Or Andrew Robson Brabham BT30
64 Grp Nb W illiam Trengrove Ford Mustang
64 Grp Sb David Baigent MG Midget
64 MG David Baigent MG Midget
65 Grp Sb Ray Narkiewicz Chevrolet Corvette
65 Grp Os Laurie Bennett McLaren M1B
66 FF Fc Sean Turnbull Van Diemen RF86
66 HQ James Kenna Holden HQ
66 MG James Dodd MG ZR
66 Reg Peter Turnbull Turnham Steel City Special
68 Grp Nc Geoff Munday Chevrolet Camaro
68 HQ Graham Crawford Holden HQ
68 Reg Kynan Taylor Wren FF73
69 Grp Nc Michael Miceli Ford Mustang
70 FF Fb Philip Marrinon Galloway
70 MG Ian Cowie Triumph TR8
71 MG Caelan Litte Chester MG F
71 Q Rac Malcolm Oastler Ralt RT1
72 Grp Nb Philip Barrow Holden FJ
72 Grp Sc Ross Jackson De Tomaso Pantera
72 MG Philip Chester MG B GT V8
72 R Rac Alan Foley Kaditcha PC84F2
73 Grp Nc David Brown Datsun 1600 S SS
75 HQ Mick Magilton Holden HQ
76 Grp Nc Trevor Talbot Chevrolet Camaro
76 Grp Sc Tim Lynas Porche 928
76 HQ Steve Banks Holden HQ
77 LbR Conor Ryan Demmit Fuelling
77 R Sp Robert Cracknell Tiga SC80 Sports 2000
78 MG Gordon Bunyan Triumph Spitfire
79 Grp Sc Hugh Harrison Alfa Romeo GTV
80 Grp Sa Patrick Townshend Austin Healey 3000
80 FV Fb Christopher Jackson Avanti Formula Vee
80 HQ Lindsay Gray Holden HQ
81 FV Fb Leigh Ball Tube Frames Nimbus Vee
81 HQ John Mahoney Holden HQ
81 Reg Raymond Lewis Lupino Monoposto
83 MG Trevor Dunford MG MG Trophy 160
83 MG Ewan Geals Austin Healey Sprite Mk 2
85 FV Fa Joshua Lowing Elfin 500
86 Grp Nc Andrew Beard Chevrolet Camaro
86 Grp Sc John Floyd Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
87 Trib Matt Huf Holden Commodore
88 FF Fc Declan Foo Van Diemen RF88
88 Grp Ms Soren Luckins Toron KFL01
89 Grp Nb John Harrison Ford Cortina Mk1
89 HQ Perry Bekkers Holden HQ
90 Grp Nc Chris Stern Mustang Trans Am
92 LbS Graeme Wright MG Regah Special
92 MG Shirley St John-Cox Triumph TR7V8
93 FF Fb Ben Rawson Van Diemen Vd82
94 Grp Or Paul Faulkner Brabham BT-29
95 FF Fc W illiam Faulkner Van Diemen RF89
96 Grp Nb John Clarke Ford Mustang
97 HQ Brandon W ilson Holden HQ Sedan
98 Grp P Matt Corish Abarth Formula Italia 99 Grp Nb Les Walmsley Ford MK 1 Cortina
99 FV Fa Ross McLaughlan Malmark Elfin
99 HQ Tony Moloney Holden HQ
99 Reg Derek Mclaughlan Jaguar D Type
100 Reg Larissa W ingett Hyundai Excel
112 FF Fa Jacob W ingett March 729 117 FF Fa Craig Degotardi Elfin 600 120 Grp Nb David Roberts Morris Cooper S 121 Grp Os Mark Goldsmith Elfin 400 Globe Ford 144 Grp Nc Lockie Wheeler Volvo 144 155 Grp Nc Ian Mewett Ford Mustang
158 Grp Nc David Cheney Morris Mini
188 Grp Nb Francis Meier Morris Cooper S
188 Reg Nicholas Jackson Avanti Vee
189 Grp Nc Ben W ilkinson Ford Mustang
196 Grp Nc Aldo De Paoli Chev Camaro
200 Reg Steve W ingett Hyundai Excel
209 MG Warren Lawlor Austin Healey Sprite Mk3a
210 Reg Phillip Chapman Datsun B210
211 Grp Os George Vidovic McLaren M6B
221 Grp Nb Graeme Hill Morris Cooper S
237 R Sp Peter Nowlan Mallock 16 B
260 MG Jason Edwards MG F
308 Grp Sc Phillip Powell Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino
342 FF Fa Evan Farrall Lola T340/342
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President’s Welcome 2025 Historic Sandown
Welcome one and all to Historic Sandown 2025
This is the “Thirty Third Year” of this event promoted by the VHRR. It is great to see so many people taking part in the true spirit of Historic Racing at Sandown.
This year sees an entry of some 260 plus cars represented in many historic categories. There will be some very exciting racing in all groups over the weekend, and also some great cars on display on the concourse, in the public areas surrounding the pits.
On behalf of VHRR I extend a warm welcome to all of the competitors, and particularly those who have come from interstate, to support this meeting. It is fantastic to see so many of you make such an effort to come to Sandown.
I am certain we will see many fantastic events over the weekend. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable weekend of Historic Motor Racing.
I also want to extend special thanks to all of the volunteer officials who have supported this meeting, including those from VHRR, MG Car Club, Vic Flag Marshalls, Vic Scrutineers, Fire and Rescue, and Medical response. Particular thanks to our long serving Clerk of Course, David Vernall and his very experienced team in Race Control. Thanks also to Melbourne Racing Club for the magnificent presentation of the Sandown venue for our event
A big thank you to our very loyal Major Sponsors, COOLDRIVE, PENRITE, Shannons and Equity One and all the other sponsors who have advertised with us in the program, or who have set up a trade stand at this event. Please take the time to look at all the trade stands and support the sponsors that support Historic Racing. Without our sponsors we simply would not be able to run such great events.
Enjoy your weekend
Noel Robson, President VHRR
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EVENT SPONSORS
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Conditions of Entry
In exchange for being able to attend or participate in the event (and as a condition of the purchase or issue of this ticket or credential), you agree:
• to release Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (“CAMS”) and Australian Motor Sport Commission Ltd, promoters, sponsor organisations, land owners and lessees, organisers of the event, their respective servants, officials, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Associated Entities”) from all liability for your death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) (“harm”) howsoever arising from your participation in or attendance at the event, except to the extent prohibited by law;
• that CAMS and the Associated Entities do not make any warranty, implied or express, that the event Services will be provided with due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the Services will be fit for the purpose for which they are supplied; and to attend or participate in the event at your own risk.
You acknowledge that:
• the risks associated with attending or participating in the event include the risk that you may suffer harm as a result of:
• motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property;
• acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and
• the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grand-stands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event.
• motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to you.
You accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event Services by CAMS and the Associated Entities.
Vehicles are permitted to enter & park on condition that Sandown Raceway, the VHRR & the MG Club are not under any liability whether in contract or in tort and whether for negligence or as an occupier or on any other basis or for any cause of action, for loss of, or damage to, the vehicle or its contents no matter how or where such may be caused.
70 Years since the first Tourist Trophy at Albert Park
Colour Pics Courtesy Chris carter
Photos and information courtesy Chris Lermanis© and Graeme White ©
In 2025 Historic Sandown will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Tourist Trophy event held at Melbourne’s Albert Park motor racing circuit, one week before the Australian Grand Prix. Known as the Moomba TT, the 1955 Tourist Trophy, which commenced with the classic Le Mans start, was won by Doug Whiteford in his Triumph TR2, with Austin Healeys of Haugh Hurst and L.E. Brotherton dueling for second and third places.
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Invited Sports Cars
The Toron was built between 1962-1963 by Kerry Luckins in his home garage, with assistance from his brother Garnet Luckins, and supercharging specialist Ross Stewart. Featuring a spaceframe chassis, fiberglass front clip, aluminium tail section, magnesium gearbox, uprights and wheels with inboard rear brakes the car is powered by a ‘blown’ Hillman 1500.
Much of the car was fabricated whilst Kerry worked as the General Manager of ‘Paul England Engineering’ and the
patterns for casting of wheels, uprights and rear hub carriers were fabricated by Garnet during wood-work at high school. The car ran from 1963-1968 in local Victorian hill climb and circuit races, and was retired to Kerry’s garden for nearly 40 years, before being retrieved by his nephew Soren Luckins in 2005 and over a decade restored back to original condition with the expertise of Greg Smith.
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Mark Goldsmith 1966 ELFIN 400
1966 ELFIN 400 Ford Cobra #BB661 Elfin’s first large sports car was the Type 400 of which just four were built, each with a different motor. 1966 number 1 Ford Cobra V8, Noel Hurd. 1966 number 2 Traco-Oldsmobile V8, Frank Matich, the first to race on a track. 1967 number 3 Repco – Brabham V8, Bob Jane ( the first fitment to a non- Jack Brabham car ) 1968 number 4 Chevrolet V8, Andy Buchanan NZ The 400 was very successful especially in the hands of Frank Matich who proved unbeatable in 1966 winning the Australia Sports Car Championship The Elfin Company Elfin was established in 1959 by Garrie Cooper in Adelaide and dominated Australian open wheeler and sports car racing, winning 29 national titles between 1962 and 1978. Cooper and his small team built 248 cars in 27 models from Formula Vee to Formula 5000. He never received the recognition he deserved and died at just 46 in 1982. Elfin eventually moved to Melbourne and in 1997 Bill Hemming and Nick Kovatch bought the business and specialised in Clubmans of which he delivered 70 kit and completed cars. Later he developed the GMH V8 powered MS8 Clubman and Stream- liner. In 2006 Walkinshaw Racing bought Elfin and Bill established the Elfin Heritage Centre.
This vehicle It was initially fitted with a 4700cc (289ci) Ford Cobra V8 but quickly upgraded to 5000cc. Accessorised with a Shelby Cobra inlet manifold, 4 X 48 IDA WEBER carburettors, and a Hewland LG 500 Transaxle. This car # BB661 whilst was the first car started, was completed after the Frank Matich car, #BB662. It was delivered to
Globe Products owner, Dick Bassett for Noel Hurd to drive. This car was also used as a running test bed for a prototype Quad Cam Ford racing engine that Globe were developing largely driven by engineering wizard Kevin Drage.
Motorsport rule changes put an end to this engine development. Keith Rilestone took the drivers position in the car that had now had a shorter nose. After a year the car was sold to successful Adelaidean racer, Stan Keen who had great success in racing and also broke the Collingrove outright record in 1972 of 32.40secs. In the same year Tasmanian Max Thompson campaigned the car predominantly on the Isle where it underwent further body changes. After a major accident the car was sold locally to Bert Howard who returned it to the Elfin Factory for repair.
Whilst there Garrie Cooper upgraded body pontoons and chassis to the 80’s style. Competition was confined to Tasmania but it did return to SA to compete in a support event at F1 Grand Prix in 1992 In 2014 Mark Goldsmith purchased it and returned it to Adelaide. Over the next 4 years it underwent a complete strip-down and returned the chassis design, body, and fit out to its 1966 origins. Even the colour is back to the original chosen by Dick Bassett to match his Jaguar at the time. Rollbar Seatbelt, and other safety changes were made to meet current compliance.
Mark has raced this car at Historic Racing events up and down the East Coast and extensively in South Australia.
Group S Producton Sports Cars
Robin Bailey MGB GT V8
MGB GT V8 Race number 50 was originally built by Paul Trevethan in 1988/89, based on a 4-cyl shell, for the current owner and its debut event was the 1989 Island Magic festival. It has been campaigned every year since then and has been progressively developed into the car you see here today. The car has featured in the MA Victorian State Racing Series in both the MG Racing class as well as Marque Sports (currently known as ProdSports) since it debut event and has run at Rob Roy a couple of times in the early days after the MG Car Club re-commissioned the venue, as well as at the 2025 Rob Roy Revival.
Built under the MotorSport Australia Group 2B Class I (Production Sports Car) regulations, it now sports an injected 5.3 litre Rover V8 (from Triumph Rover Spares in Adelaide) running E85 fuel thru 8 down-draft throttle bodies, controlled by a Haltech ECU, Holinger Sequential gearbox and a Marcus Smith negative camber solid rear axle. It is currently engineered in Ballarat by Peter Corcoran at AutoProjects and Restoration.
A consequence of the passage of time, Robin’s adage as a driver is now “the older I get, the faster I was”. The more relaxed nature of an Historic event now suits the driver and the car.
Steve Banks, and I race the number 76 HQ.
I have been a passionate part of the HQ Victoria club since 2016. I’ve been interested in everything to do with cars since I could walk, and have spent too many hours to count, building, rebuilding, and playing around with motors. Finding out about, and then becoming part of the series has fulfilled a lifelong dream of racing (I just never got that call up from the Holden Team), and I still get to spend a bloody lot of time fixing, fiddling and trying to find the best way to get this car closer to the front the attached photos are from round 1 this year at Sandown where I got my first race win and also round win.
I love the sport and have no doubt that I’ll be racing until they take my license off me. The HQ Racing slogan is affordable excitement, everyone that’s racing are great to be around and always willing to help out on each other’s car.
Courtesy Chris Carter
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I have been racing HQs since 2016 absolutely love the category and the people I’ve met I have made friends for life racing HQs
racing highlight was being the support class at the Bathurst 6 hr 2022 camping on the mountain and successfully finishing every session & Race, we barely put a spanner on the car all weekend
Groups J,K,L FVee & Invited
& Invited British Sportscars
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Rohan Hodges - 1968 Lotus Elan Group Sb
I have owned my Elan for almost 50 years and been competing in it for over 40 years and done more than 40,000 race miles. I started in MSCA club sprints and hill climbs in the early 80’s and then moved to the CAMS Marque Sports Cars state racing series. When Group Sb was created in the early 90’s I moved to that category and have enjoyed historic racing for the last 30 years and hope to compete for more years to come,
The car has been steadily developed over the years withing the limits of what’s allowed in Group S and I have tried to keep it in the tradition of a production sports car that can be driven during the week and raced on the weekend. The car has the full original
interior and there is not much else that could be done to reduce the weight so it runs at the standard 700kg weight. Development of suspension to suit modern tyres and track handling has made the ride somewhat less compliant than original but it is still fully road useable and easily controlled on the limit.
I build my own Lotus Twincam competition engines and power from its 1600 cc has evolved from the original 105 HP that the car started with to now around 180 HP with a broad torque spread which makes driving it easy. Most weak points in the engine and drive train have been resolved over the years and the car is reliable and
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Young Members to Join the VHRR
Why the VHRR?
So… you’re looking for a club to join, and you’re wanting to know what we offer…
The Victorian Historic Racing Register was established in 1976 to celebrate historic cars and continue the spirit of historic racing in the world of today.
In 2023, with over 500 members, the VHRR is not only one of the biggest clubs in the country, but it also holds the biggest historic racing event in the Southern hemisphere, the Phillip Island Classic.
THE VHRR ALSO OFFERS A JUNIOR PROGRAM that is unrivalled by any other organisation, providing the younger members of our club with the opportunity to thrive in a tight knit motorsport community, offering incredible benefits for ages 21 and under such as:
FREE Membership and Admission to all VHRR events
FREE Event Entry to all VHRR run race weekends, INCLUDING Private Practice
FREE Garage/Carport hire at all VHRR events
New members will be assisted for the 1st 12 months at races with assistance in preparation of cars & contacts for spare parts
The VHRR can assist in the purchase of Race Gear
The VHRR has a list of cars for sale from $10,000 upwards
Meetings in our Clubrooms in Blackburn for Junior & General Meetings
Monthly Newsletter & National magazine - The Oily Rag
Mentoring opportunities from icons of the Australian Motor Racing scene
Racing is a sport is explicitly referred to as one of the more expensive ones to involve yourself with, but with the VHRR, thanks to the aforementioned inclusions of a JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP, those first steps are a lot more affordable to take.
Joining a new club or environment is always a daunting prospect, but the VHRR’s members are always on hand to help those new to the sport, or trying to find their feet in a new club. These opportunities to gain a further understanding into the world of historic racing are always available, and always welcome!
The accessibility at events run by the Victorian Historic Racing Register is also incomparable, with doors wide open at all times to get up close with ex Formula One cars, Touring Cars, Australian Specials, alongside cars that helped carve the way for legends of today, and so much more!
YOUNG MEMBERS RACING THIS WEEKEND
Tabitha Ambrose
Rachel Browne
Jack Clifford
Aston Hill
Nicholas Jackson
Joshua Lowing
Jacob Wingett
Larissa Wingett
Thomas Reid
For anyone interested Contact:
Conor Ryan 0 459 490 108
Josh Lowing 0 407 744 425
Ian Tate 0 458 882 304
Declan Foo 0 490 856 110
VHRR MEMBERSHIP: John d’Asques vhrrmemsec@netspace.net.au www.vhrr.com.au/membership
Membership Secretary - John d'Asques - vhrrmemsec@netspace.net.au
Or go pay a visit to Team Penrite’s garage
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Historic Touring Cars
Car number: 16 Driver: Graeme Raper
Year Make and Model of Car: 1949 Ford Aussie Special Engine make and capacity: Ford Mercury 4480cc
1948 Monoskate (Silver/Blue): A Testament to Australian Ingenuity
The 1948 Monoskate is a striking example of Australian innovation and craftsmanship. Built by George Reed of Bathurst, NSW, Monoskate is one of four “Skates”—Ford V8 Specials—created by Reed during the 1940s in his multifaceted role as owner, builder, and driver. A replica of “The Red Skate” is proudly displayed at the Bathurst Motor Racing Museum, while “The White Skate” and “Monoskate” remain active on the track today, lovingly cared for by Graeme and Louise Raper.
The name “Monoskate” blends “monoposto” (single-seater) with “skate,” a nickname given to Reed’s cars due to their shortened chassis, which made them resemble roller skates.
Monoskate’s lineage dates back to 1939, when it first raced as the “Ben Tarr Rajo Ford Special” at Mount Panorama. It later evolved into the “Alec Mildren Ford V8 Special,” competing in the NSW Grand Prix at Bathurst in 1946 and 1947. In 1949, George Reed unveiled his final Aussie Special—Monoskate—which went on to challenge imported European marques such as Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Alta, Bugatti, and Talbot-Lago at Bathurst and Mt Druitt.
Built on Ford Model A chassis rails, Monoskate features a split (independent) front end and a 4.5-litre Ford V8 engine producing approximately 180 bhp. It’s equipped with Offenhauser heads, twin Stromberg carburettors, a Scintilla Vertex magneto, a close-ratio threespeed Ford gearbox, and a locked Ford differential. Other notable
components include a circa-1924 brass FIAT tractor steering box, Ford hydraulic drum brakes, Armstrong lever-arm shock absorbers, 16-inch wheels, and its original hand-formed aluminium body—first shaped in 1939.
This car has serious grunt, capable of reaching 100 mph in second gear and topping out at 145 mph.
Monoskate boasts a long and storied career, with victories in circuit races, sprints, and hill climbs. George Reed raced it from 1948 through the late 1950s, followed by Ray Nottson. In 1977, the Reid family (unrelated to George) rediscovered and restored the car, racing it successfully for two decades. A full ground-up restoration was completed by Mal in 1998, and in 2003, Graeme Raper became its custodian.
Graeme has now raced Monoskate for over 20 years, consistently running at the front of the field in Group J & K historic racing. He also competes fiercely against Group L cars at events like Historic Winton and Historic Sandown. Together, Graeme and Monoskate hold lap records in their class at all major Victorian circuits—Sandown, Winton (long and short tracks), and Phillip Island. Not bad for a car with roots stretching back to 1939.
Image courtesy Chris Carter
The black and white photo is of Monoskate competing in the 1951 Australian Grand Prix at Narrogin, WA. Photographer unknown
THINKING ABOUT RACING HQS IT’S...
“AFFORDABLE EXCITEMENT!”
A vehicle manufactured as a family car back in the early 1970’s, has become one of the best loved race cars in Australia. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, if the desire to race a car is in your blood, HQ’s are for you. We even have a number of Father & Sons racing with and against each other in this iconic category.
HQ RACING VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
The HQ class of racing, is a one make series based on the HQ Holden, 202, 3 speed, 4 door sedan with front disc brakes as produced by GMH between 1971 and 1974. The class has been designed to produce close racing at a minimum cost.
Body: HQ Holden
Chassis: Standard Chassis Rails and Floor Pan
Engine: 202 Red motor maximum .060” oversize.
Wade 933 controlled camshaft .
Standard crankshaft.
Conrods must be standard type.
Engine may be blue printed and balanced.
Sump may be baffled.
Cast pistons only, compression ratio is minimum 45cc.
Must be sealed by accredited HQRA Sealer.
Suspension: Suspension components are strictly controlled by the use of a “ Pedders HQ Racing Kit”.
All mounting points must remain in original position. All bushings must remain original rubber.
Steering: Non power steering
Brakes: Front disc PBR or Girlock type.
Rear drum type.
Friction lining type free.
Brake hoses maybe replaced with those of aeronautical standard.
Wheels:14”x 7” or 14”x 8” mags or steel rims.
Tyres: shall be The Kenda Klever H/P KR 15 P235/60R1496H .
Pump Fuel: A Commercial Fuel , with a maximum ethanol content of 10%. Pump Fuel shall be available for sale on demand from a roadside retail bowser outlet at each of at least five separate serVice stations in each of at least three Australian States. A mixture of Pump Fuels with the same hydrocarbon profile is permitted (eg, brands of unleaded petrol (ULP) may be mixed; 10% ethanol-blended fuels and ULP may not be mixed, lead replacement additives as per cams rule book).
Minimum Racing Weight: 1365kg (Total weight including driver post race)
“While HQ Holdens are not an Historic Category, they are a great fit to this meeting and the VHRR once again have pleasure in bringing them to you....”
Cylinder Head: Valve springs are free, but only one spring per valve (no double valve springs).
Valves are free subject to a maximum head size of exhaust 1.375” and inlet 1.675”.
Exhaust: Exhaust system is free from cylinder head exit.
Carburettor: Standard six cylinder 202 red motor Stromberg carburettor (one only).
Jets are free. Air cleaner - Speco HQ 900 AC - controlled item.
Cooling: Radiator is free but must bolt to original holes. Electric fan may be fitted.
Gearbox: Original 3-speed manual gearbox must be sealed by HQRA Accredited Sealer. Floor shift may be fitted.
Clutch: Method of actuation is free. One ton clutch assembly may be fitted.
Differential: Standard non-limited slip Banjo or Salisbury type Ratio 3.55 to 1, must be sealed by HQRA Accredited Sealer.
Wheel Alignment: The camber on each front wheel must not exceed 3° negative. The rear wheel camber must not exceed 0° ± 1° negative.
HQ Holdens
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Saturday 5.25 pm 17 Mins Event 21
Car number: 41 Driver: Louise Raper
Year Make and Model of Car: 1947 Ford Aussie Special, The White Skate or So-Cal.
Engine make and capacity: Ford Side Valve V8 3920cc
1947 So-Cal (White/Red): A Testament to Australian Ingenuity
The 1947 So-Cal is a striking example of Australian innovation and craftsmanship. Built by George Reed of Bathurst, NSW, it is one of four Ford V8 Specials—affectionately known as “Skates”— that Reed constructed during the 1940s as an owner, builder, and driver. The nickname “Skate” was inspired by the cars’ shortened chassis, which gave them a roller skate-like appearance.
A replica of “The Red Skate” is proudly displayed at the Bathurst Motor Racing Museum, while “The White Skate,” known today as So-Cal, continues to race and is lovingly cared for by Graeme and Louise Raper.
Originally built in 1947, So-Cal was based on a Ford chassis and powered by a Mercury V8 engine with a standard four-speed gearbox. When Jesse Griffiths took over, he upgraded the car with a Wilson pre-selector gearbox. In 1953, Frank Walters began driving So-Cal and quickly developed a deep affection for the car. Over the next two years, he competed in approximately 70–75 races, culminating in a victory at the 1954 Racing Car Championship at Mt Druitt.
In 1955, as custodian of the car, Walters began enhancing its performance. Collaborating via post with American hot rod legend Alex Xydias—founder of the So-Cal Speed Shop in Burbank, California—the car underwent a series of upgrades that gave birth to its iconic name. Together, they installed Edelbrock heads, a Kong ignition system, and a custom-engineered camshaft tailored specifically for Mt Druitt. The final touch was an Edelbrock triple manifold setup, which remains in use to this day.
So-Cal has enjoyed an unbroken racing history since 1947, driven by a distinguished line-up including George Reed, Jesse Griffiths, Frank Walters, Ben Sellars, Kevin Powell, John Young, Eric Worner, and since 2011, Louise Raper. Louise competes in Regularity events, Sprints, Hill Climbs and as of 2025 circuit races, proudly continuing So-Cal’s legacy of 78 years of continuous competition.
Notably, So-Cal also participated in the 1952 and 1958 Australian Grand Prix events held at Mount Panorama, Bathurst.
Louise is a regular presence at historic circuit and hill climb events across Victoria, and her passion for motorsport—shared with husband Graeme, driver of Monoskate—ensures that George Reed’s vision lives on. Together, they honour the spirit of Australian Specials, keeping history alive and racing.
Frank Walters driving around “Murray’s Corner” at Mount Panaroma, Bathurst, photographer unknown.
Ford has played an important role in Australian Motor Racing with Ford produced cars, Ford powered cars and Ford Specials featuring in almost every motor racing event held in Australia over the last century. These cars range from the early T Racers which are displayed this weekend, to Australian Specials such as Graeme and Louise Raper’s cars competing at Historic Sandown together with the likes of Geoghan, Moffat and co in
Australian Touring Car Championships and not forgetting the many Open Wheelers powered by Ford engines.
The Historic Sandown Race Committee has invited cars from Group N (Historic Touring Cars), Group C (Ex Bathurst Cars) and Group S (Production Sports Cars) to participate in a Feature Race on Sunday to commemorate the 100 year Anniversary of Ford in Australia.
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Courtesy Chris Catrer
Larissa Wingett
18-year-old Larissa Wingett will be competing in regularity against her brother (Jacob Wingett) this weekend. She comes from a long line of motorsport history being a third-generation racer. She commenced her motorsport journey in 2024 after completing Year 12. Since then, she has thrown herself into the VHRR Junior program, competing in every event this season. Racing in the Hyundai Excel built by her sister, Abby Wingett, alongside Dave Elliott, Larissa is showing steady progress this year.
The 1998 Excel is a proven, competitive machine in the Victorian State Series, and in Larissa’s hands, it’s quickly becoming a familiar sight across multiple tracks. Currently balancing her first year of a Science degree at the University of Melbourne and also working part time and Repco and Specsavers. Larissa embraces the opportunities the VHRR program provides for young drivers under the age of 21. “It’s such a great entry point into motorsport,” she says.
“I’m grateful for the chance to meet other young competitors, connect with the club, and continue building my skills.” With her sights set on further development her motorsport driving skills into 2026, Larissa Wingett represents the next generation of talent in historic and grassroots motorsport.
Jacob Wingett
At 21, Jacob Wingett is racing at Historic Sandown, piloting a 1972 March 729 Formula Ford in Regularity. Jacob started racing at 14 and today splits his time between the Hyundai Excel (X3) championship and historic meetings with the VHRR Junior program. In 2023 he was VHRR Regularity Outright Champion, VHRR Junior Club Champion and recipient of the Ron Townley Junior Clubman Trophy. Off track he’s a secondyear electrical apprentice and works weekends at Repco. His March 729 is the last Formula Ford produced by March Engineering in Oxfordshire, built on an Arch Motors F3-derived spaceframe (AM72-3) with side-intrusion pods. Tested at Silverstone before its SCCA debut in May 1972. Prepared meticulously with his father, the car will also see Jacob step into Historic FF racing next season.
Abby Wingett
Abby Wingett will be competing at Historic Sandown in a 1962 Elfin Formula Junior. Over the past 18 months she has steadily cut her lap times and continues to build experience across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, having started in motorsport at 16. Off track, Abby studies Software Engineering part-time and works full-time in GPC Repco’s digital team. The Elfin Formula Junior is rear engine powered with a 1098cc Ford Anglia. It spent over 20 years with Frederick Greeneklee from South Australia and was restored to Formula Junior specification in 2008 by the iconic Bill Hemming from the Elfin Heritage Centre. The car placed 3rd outright in the World Series FJ Golden Jubilee (2008) and has raced at 40+ circuits across Europe, USA, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Abby has been coached from Nigel Tait, Bill Hemming, and mechanical engineering support from David Elliot. She is proud to have come through the VHRR Junior program. She is stepping up into a Bowin Formula Ford next year mentored by seasoned race car driver Peter Williams.
Andrew Beard - Camaro
I purchased my 1969 Camaro in February 2022 from Graham Jarrett in SA, who had owned the vehicle for about 15 years. I did a lot of work on the car throughout that year and competed in my first ever race meeting at Phillip Island in November 2022. I did further development to the car after that but didn’t get to race much the next year due to my partner Sarah being very ill with Breast Cancer. I did a lot of events throughout the 2024 season and by the end of the year I was getting towards the front of the field, and I was really enjoying the
racing. Highlight of the 2024 season was a 2nd place at ‘The Bend Classic’ in October. I missed a few meetings at the start of 2025 due to an engine failure but managed to get the car back together for the ANTCA National Bathurst Challenge in April. Getting to race a car around the world - famous Mount Panorama circuit is just amazing and definitely a bucket list moment in my life. Looking forward to Historic Sandown this November and hope everyone has a safe event. Photo by James Smith (Photographic & Promotional Presentations)
Group S is one of the fastest growing categories of historic motor racing in Australia, with spectacular grids running in excess of 55 cars Based on mildly modified production sports cars, Group S is designed to provide a forum for competitors to race cars from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s in a form similar to period club racing. It is comprised of three sub categories - Group Sa, Group Sb and Group Sc. Group S covers the racing of historic production sports cars. But unlike most other categories in historic motor sport, Group S cars do not need to have “a racing history” nor are issued “certificates of description”. Group S cars are not historic racing cars; they are historic production sports cars, modified within the limits of Group S eligibility criteria.
Basically any historic production sports car within the specified historic period can become a Group S car. Group S therefore has a large pool of potential cars from which to draw. All other classes withthe exception of Group N require the aspirant to find or resurrect a racing car with racing history from the period in question; a more difficult task, and one which also places a limit on the potential size of that racing group. Most historic race meetings in Australia feature Group S events, ranging from scratch races to endurance races. Regularity events may also feature some Group S cars.
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Pic Courtesy Chris Carter
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Ross Jackson - DeTomaso Pantera
This is an early build Pantera (1972), built before the purity of Tom Tjaarda’s timeless design was hit with rubber bumpers, wings and flares from 1973 onwards.
Like all Panteras, it has Ford V8 power (351 cubic inch Cleveland) coupled with a ZF transaxle, both behind the two-seat cabin. This car was imported into Australia from the US and converted to RHD around the turn of the century. Ross Jackson bought the car in 2002 and has been racing it in Group S ever since. It has competed at well over 100 race meetings, won the VHRR Club Championship 3 times (2006, 2012, 2013) and has been an outright winner at Sandown, and a class winner and/or outright podium car at tracks ranging from Winton to Phillip Island, Mallala and SMSP. Ross still holds a Group S class record at Lakeside and also in the Geelong Sprints. At Rob Roy it set FTD at the Anzac 100 VHRR meeting held in April 2015.
More recently in the much faster hands of Ross’ son Chris, the Pantera has set the outright Group S lap record at Goulburn’s One Raceway this year, and the class lap record at Winton short track last year.
Historic Sandown marks the return of this well-known car to competition after Ross contracted an unfortunate case of red mist on the final corner at this year’s Philip Island Classic, which caused the unforgiving pit wall to render it an extremely short-nosed Pantera. “
Touring Cars - Group 1
RF89 Van Diemen - Dean Koutsoumidis
Ran in the UK in 1989 and was owned by Performance Engineering Services. It was then imported into Australia around 2014 by Geoff Walters - he purchased it from Medina Motorsport in the UK.
I have raced Formula Fords for over 10 years, both in hysterics and state rounds. Australian GT with Porsche GT3R, Lamborghini LP520, Audi GT3 and KTM GT4. I won the Trophy class in GT3 in 2015. Raced LMP2 in Asia Le Mans and came 2nd in the 2015-16 summer season.
Drove LMP2 in WEC Prologue at LeMans in 2016 & 2017. Road to Le Mans in LMP3 with Graff at Le Mans in 2017 LMP3 in Sepang.
Porsche Cup Cars in both state rounds and a couple of rounds in Carrera Cup
Ray Sprague’s 1932 Race Roadster
Owned / Driven / Constructed by Ray Sprague
This car is in Category Kb, it is a hand constructed aluminium body on a stock 1932 Ford chassis and has a genuine 1939 Mercury (99) and a 1939 gear box.
I built this car last century after building an English wheel and constructing the body. This car has been campaigned over the last 25 years.
As a spectator I attended Sandown in 1962, also in a 1932 Ford Roadster. Photo by Doug Wilson 1962 (Hot Rods of the Sixties in Melbourne) when I was at the International meeting.
The Australian Specials are race cars made in Australia using innovation and selecting parts that became available and affordable.
This Ford Special features: Engine ported and relieved, stroke increased (Mercury) added compression (Sharp), Camshaft (Iskenderian), Flywheel aluminium, trans 4 speed, 41 Ford rear axle locked 3.5, Brakes Front, Drums Buick Lincoln shoes.
Sunday 10.25 am - 17 Mins & 3.00 pm - 15 Mins Events 25 & 36
Groups J, K, L, Formula Vee & Invited Cars
Historic Touring Cars - Group 1
Andrew Robson - Brabham BT30-6
bought new by Mick Mooney’s Irish Racing Cars for Alan Rollinson to race in F2 in 1969. Retained for 1970 but raced only at Phoenix Park. Raced at Bogotá early 1971 when Rollinson won the second race. Then to John Smith (Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland) for Irish 1600cc racing, winning first time out at Mondello Park in April 1971. To Ken Walker (Harrogate, North Yorkshire) for 1972 and raced in northern English libre racing It then passed via Bobby Howlings to Tony Thompson in 1986 but he did not like the car and had sold it to Australian Chris Farrell by 1987. Retained in Farrell’s collection for many years. Fully restored in 2006 and raced in Tasman Revival events. Raced by Farrell in the 2012 Tasman Revival. Raced by Farrell at the
HSRCA Summer Festival at Sydney Motorsport Park on 11-12 November 2017. Sold to Noel and Andrew Robson (Melbourne) in mid-2018. Raced by Andrew Robson. Driven by: Alan Rollinson, John Smith, Ken Walker and Peter Kaye. First race: Silverstone (UK R5), 15 Jun 1969. Total of 40 recorded races. Andrew Robson - Andrew has raced historic cars since 1986 starting in and Elfin Catalina. Moved onto a Brabham BT14 in 1989 which he campaigned until the Lola T332 F5000 came along. Raced Lola for many years also Chevron B34, Ralt RT4 then to current Brabham BT30 which he loves.
Proudly Australian Made & Owned Since 1926
Groups M&O Sports & Racing & Invited Cars
Adam Jones - Datsun 240K
The Datsun 240K Hardtop, based on the C110 Skyline and sold locally as the 240K, was never designed with Bathurst domination in mind. By the early 1970s, Group C touring car racing in Australia was a battleground between V8 Toranas and Falcons, with smaller Mazdas and Escorts snapping at their heels.
Yet at the 1974 Hardie-Ferodo 1000, the 240K achieved its greatest moment. The car was entered by the Datsun Racing Team and paired with veteran Doug Whiteford - a three-time Australian Grand Prix winner - and Stewart McLeod, a factory Datsun rally driver. Whiteford, affectionately nicknamed “the Maestro,” brought decades of experience and mechanical sympathy.
During the race, when torrential rain lashed Mount Panorama, conditions played perfectly to the 240K’s strengths. Whiteford guided the car with remarkable finesse, carving through the field and reeling in the lighter RX-3s despite the Datsun’s weight disadvantage. For a time, it appeared the unheralded Datsun might topple its class rivals in one of Bathurst’s great underdog stories. Unfortunately, a punctured tyre robbed the team of a result that could have rewritten perceptions of Japanese touring cars in Australia.
Though it never won Bathurst, the 240K’s 1974 performance is remembered as its defining chapter. Current owner Adam Jones continues the cars legacy, demonstrating the Datsun’s strengths while battling higher performance V8’s.
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1973 Lola T340/342 - Owner/driver: Evan Farrall
The first day of September 2023 was the beginning of my love affair, I had just purchased a 1973 Lola T340/342 prototype Historic Formula Ford from Penrite Oils.
A cursory “once over” found a few areas in need of care, and following a test and tune outing at Winton more glitches came to light, as expected with a 50 year old racing car.
It was only a few weeks until “Historic Sandown” and I was keen to make it my first ever race meeting, years of spectating had me hooked! Penrite very kindly offered me sponsorship and inclusion in their pit garage, I didn’t want to disappoint. The meeting was a great success, second in class and a trophy.
The next meeting on the racing calendar was Philip Island in early
March, more fettling needed to get the Lola to the fore. March arrived with a heat wave, track temperatures were extreme, carburettor jetting changes required, confidence high, let’s go racing. Friday and Saturday were successful with three class wins and high hopes for the feature race on Sunday.
Lap one, turn two, the dream came to an end as another competitor, after losing control, rolled backwards from the side of the track directly into me.
Seventeen weeks in the automotive Intensive Care Unit has honed my skills in welding, fabricating and mechanics, thank you very much to my supporters for all the encouragement and assistance. Now it’s time again to take to the track, I hope that you all enjoy watching as much as I enjoy racing.
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Neil Hammond
1972 FORD XA HARDTOP - David Ramsay
SHELL Yellow Style
Tribute Car – 1973 John Goss/Kevin Bartlett Bathurst 1000, No. 5 McLeod Ford
My car is a 1972 Ford XA Hardtop that has been restored as a race replica of the 1973 John Goss/Kevin Bartlett car they raced at Bathurst. In the 1973 Bathurst 1000 John Goss put his car on pole and lead for about 2/3rds of the race until he got caught up with a couple of back markers having an accident, John had to eventually retire due to damage sustained in that accident. I have owned for about 16 years and it was fully restored about 14 years ago. I have tried to keep it as close as possible to John’s original car 73 car but also taken advantage of some later technology. My car runs a Cleveland 393 ci stroker, 5 speed Tremac, full floater rear. HP is around 490hp which would be a little more than John had in 73. John Goss provided great information on his original car which assisted greatly in the build; both John and Kevin have seen
Jervis Ward - Falcon Rallye sprint
The Falcon Rallye Sprint refers to the race-prepared versions of the 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint, specifically modified for the Monte Carlo Rally. Ford built these cars with lightweight fiberglass body panels (hood, fenders, doors, deck lid) and alloy bumpers, but many were converted into lightweight Group 5 touring cars later on. While Ford originally entered these cars in the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, the “Rallye Sprint” became a specification for a popular type of historic racing car
the car with Kevin doing some hot laps around the DECA circuit. I compete in VHRR Historic events and with the VIC V8’s in the Victoria State racing series. John Goss history in the original car First Ford Hardtop to be raced in 1973, Competed in the 4 Rounds of the 1973 South Pacific Series Competed in the 7 Rounds of the 1973 Australia Touring Car Championship Competed in 1973 Bathurst 1000, Pole position winner (by over 1 second, P Brock P2), lead most of the race until lap 100 when it clashed with a backmarker and retired.
David Ramsay history: Owned for 16 years Restored 14 years ago and used regularly at Historic events, Super Sprints and racing with VIC V8’s. Previous track history Winton, Sandown, Calder, Phillip Island, Mallala, Tailem Bend, Baskerville and Bathurst Specifications Ford V8 Cleveland 393 ci Power 497hp Torque 494 ft-lb Tremac 5 speed Diff 9"with Detroit locker 3.7:1 Pic Courtesy SD Pics
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CRD 852 – Australian Formula Two - Rohan Carrig
Built in 1985 to Australian Formula Two Regulations, the CRD 852 was constructed by Ian Carrig at his home workshop in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
The chassis is a tubular steel “spaceframe” powered by a 1600 cc Ford Crossflow engine producing around 175 hp in a car that weighs 415kg plus driver.
First raced by Ian Carrig in July 1985, Rohan Carrig in December 1992 and having its last race in December 1995. It was garaged and not run again before it was sold in 2002.
Since then, it has been owned by seven different owners with its most notable achievement in that period, winning the NSW State Racing Series driven by Kevin Lewis.
In 2024/2025 it came up for sale again and was able to be purchased by Rohan Carrig in a bit of an “unloved barn find condition” The CRD 852 has undergone a full mechanical restoration to make a return to Historic Group R Racing Cars nearly 30 years after last being driven by Rohan.
We are so happy to have this car back home in our custodianship and share the full circle story of its life.
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Mechanical Engineering, the mind to go to the UK and race cars, and do what ever it takes to “get there”. My first real “event“ was a rally sprint at the old Bullens Lion Park at Beenleigh, arrived, they seeded me somewhere in the 60 or 70, with close to 100 entries. I won the day outright, always brings a smile to my face. Then the world was turned upside down with the death of my brother, Martin Paul Tighe was only 4 years older than me, he was running the family business. Overnight, I was running Ivan Tighe Engineering, motorsport and education was on the back burner. I had the pleasure of helping Alan Moffat win the Sandown 500 in 1988 in the ANZ Sierra, Dad flew me to Melbourne to help with the engine tuning and give it a bit more power, not bad for 22 yo.
I finished my Studies part time while running the business, sold my Escort Panel van and bought a sensible road car in a BMW 3 series, and began to build a Ford RS 2000 for Club Cars. Starting with a basic std Mk 2, 2 door shell. Building it entirely under my mum and dads house at East Brisbane. Then the late 80’s the Ford Sierra was the car to have in Group A, and with Dick Johnsons help, I had a non turbo version of the YB Cosworth in the Mk2 Escort. Winning the club Car championship in the car in 1990. 1991, competed in the
round of the Aust. Touring car championship at Lakeside. In one of Bob Holdens Toyota Corolla, the weekend was a total failure. At this time, I was also Navigating for a friend in an Escort RS 2000 Rally car in the QLD Championships. He was not that fast but really enjoyed the sport, so began thinking about rallying. I borrowed his Escort Rally car, and conned a friend into navigating for me, and competed in a Rally spring at Willowbank. Seeded almost last we won the day, our competition on the day was a guy named Stewart Reed. Still remember the comments at the presentation…. I don’t know who you are, or where you are from, but go back there we don’t what you here…..
Seemed to be pretty good at it so I bought a That was fun I also built a Suzuki GTI rally car, for a change of surface. Purchasing 1 new Car straight from Suzuki Aust and Building it into a Group N rally car. Competing in the QLD rally championship in 19901991, with good success in our class, finishing up as far as 5th or 6th outright in the QLD championship.
Deciding I needed something faster I purchased a Nissan GTIR direct from Japan. Building that into a Group N spec car for 1992
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Joseph Tighe, Born in Brisbane on 17th June 1966
My passion for motorsport is from my Father Ivan Tighe, Motorsport was the constant in my childhood growing up. Hillclimb in the 60,s Aust F2 in the 1970, to a F 5000 chevron in the late 70’s. Then back to Hillclimb in the 80’s with the F5000, and a Kaditcha Atlantic car. Every Saturday night at the speedway to watch the Bikes and the cars. Ivan won the Australian Hillclimb Champion 3 times, 1964, 1985, 1991
My first Memory in motorsport based, Hume Weir, 1972 with dad winning a round of the Aust Formula 2 championship. Dad ran over a snake on the race track and they presented it too him with the trophy.
Began on Motorbikes when I was about 9 years old, first with a Honda Z50. Progressing to a Honda XR 80, Yamaha YZ 100 and a Honda CR 125. Building and services all my own engines by
the time I was 12. Looking back now it must have been very odd for me to turn up to places and ask companies to do work for me. And I was only 12.
Several state and club championships, which in included a factory backed Honda given to me to race on a 2-year rotation swapping for the newer model each year.
One of the Memories is Alan Moffatt turning up one day and going for a ride around the block on one of my Bikes. Didn’t think much of it at the time….. Once I got my road Licence in the early 80’s, go Karts were the go, I had a ford 1600 Panel Van which I put my go kart in the back, and away I went. The class was International little, the fastest sprint class at the time, competed in the local events, best finishes were 5th in the QLD and I think about 9th in the Aust Championships.
I also began competing in my escort Panel Van in Hillclimb’s in the later 80’s finishing school and began a Batchelor of ....
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Peter Williams - Car #4 Brabham BT21A
This Brabham model has a very interesting history driven by both Sir Jack Brabham and Jochen Rindt in 1966 and 1967. This particular car had at least three (3) different engines in the first two years of its life and two (2) chassis plates.
Sir Jack who had been driving BT18/s along with New Zealand driver Denny Hulme with great success was advised mid-way through the 1966 season that for 1967 Honda would not be supplying F2 engines to Motor Racing Developments (MRD) beyond that season. Brabham immediately developed the BT21 model and trialed Cosworth engines against the current
Honda being used in the BT18/s.
We know this particular model finished the season running second at Brands Hatch but we believe that Sir Jack drove this car in the last 3 races though some argue that he only drove this car in the last two. 1966 was an incredibly successful year for Sir Jack winning both the F1 championship as driver and manufacturer and the F2 championship. This is one of three (3) cars Jack drove in the latter.
Today the car is regularly seen at historic events across Australia running in M&O driven by the owner.
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